All things Class40

pironiero · Dec 29, 2021

Found this a year ago, its quite interesting

http://chevaliertaglang.blogspot.com

DtM · Dec 29, 2021

Greyhound37 said:
class 40 Akilaria MK2 in the Sydney Hobart. After 13 hours of racing, they are first in TH (double handed).

Upwind the Sydney 38 was much faster. Sidewinder went east to tack on a close reach, now 5 miles ahead of the Sydney

And then they were one of the first to pull out. Pity.

Saw the boat at the CYCA, I think it is good looking but I was in a minority of one.

JL92S · Dec 30, 2021

Such a shame to see the Lift 40V2 out the race so early, I think it could have turned some heads amongst the other boats I think it would smoke the 52s on a reach although that probably wouldn’t do the 2H class any favours for a future in the S2H! Next thing you know Matt Allen will have bow width restriction out in place to keep the latest class 40s out and protect his previous trophy

Rail Meat · Dec 30, 2021

I had been looking forward to seeing how the Class40s would do. In a reach or run, they would definitely put on a good show against the fleet. Hard to put an untested boat out in those conditions and expect much different.

Greyhound37 · Dec 30, 2021

With all the light air I suspected the J99 would close the gap.

Greyhound37 · Dec 30, 2021

DtM said:
And then they were one of the first to pull out. Pity.

Saw the boat at the CYCA, I think it is good looking but I was in a minority of one.

I did not notice the 40V2 in the race. Hot looking ride. What happened to cause them to retire?

JonRowe · Dec 30, 2021

Greyhound37 said:
I did not notice the 40V2 in the race. Hot looking ride. What happened to cause them to retire?

Broken backstay

ALL@SEA · Jan 2, 2022

DtM said:
And then they were one of the first to pull out. Pity.

Saw the boat at the CYCA, I think it is good looking but I was in a minority of one.

Real shame. It was the only boat that had me really motivated to visit the docks this year - I haven't been for a post race dock walk for the first time in over a decade.

huey 2 · Jan 4, 2022

Older versions and Modified from Class 40 rule but still

https://www.mysailing.com.au/sidewinder-wins-first-two-handed-line-honours-in-rolex-sydney-hobart/

...https://www.mysailing.com.au/melbourne-to-hobart-line-honours-goes-to-lord-jiminy/

adamadamadam · Jan 5, 2022

Have there been any documented home builds of Class 40s? Or does anyone have any links or boat names for amateur builds? Just curious if anyone has taken on such a big project in their backyard or if it’s just too complex to do well.

ctutmark · Jan 5, 2022

Another new Lombard C-40, this one for Corentin Douguet

https://www.facebook.com/queguiner.voiles.ocean

furler49 · Jan 5, 2022

That's a good looking boat. I think four more launches to come in the next couple of weeks too!

A Pogo, a Lombard, a Raison and a Bertrand! Plus 11 more in build all to be launched before the RDR.

Fiji Bitter · Jan 5, 2022

ctutmark said:
Another new Lombard C-40, this one for Corentin Douguet

Do they need to go stealth to attract more attention? Nevertheless agree that it has a pleasing look to it, but will need to see it sail to get more excited

I did notice that Quequiner, whoever they are, also run a Figaro, and appointed a lady to skipper for this year, and somehow managed to lift her off Zuckerbook: